Easter Celebration at Church

April 3, 2010 - Our church had a huge Easter event for the kids as a community outreach. There were thousands of kids who attended which was awesome! Each child hunted and found a bag or basket full of candy filled eggs. The theme was camping and we were very impressed with how it turned out.
Noah was satisfied as soon as he found a sucker. I had to help him a little.

MaKayla is waiting her turn. It was broken into age categories so the little ones didn't get trampled on.

MaKayla didn't need any help!

Next there was face painting. Noah sat very still for his tiger nose.

My little kitty and tiger.

Daddy and his kittens.

MaKayla was upset when her face paint chipped off while she slept. I had to paint her face again this time she wanted a butterfly. This is the cake that MaKayla and I made for dessert for Easter.

Coloring Easter Eggs

April 2, 1010 - We colored Easter Eggs and the kids had a blast!
Notice that MaKayla has also done another Make Over which have become pretty popular these days!

This is the first year for Noah. He did a very good job for this first time!

He took the task very seriously!

We even managed not to spill one of the cups of dye this year, yeah!

Noah is such a big boy now, he even like to try to brush his own teeth, "I DO IT" he says all the time!

Happy 35th Birthday Daddy!

April 1, 2010 - Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you! MaKayla used some of her points to earn Daddy a present.
She gave him knee pads so he could give her horsey rides. She came up with this all on her own. Very cleaver! Now Daddy doesn't have any excuses!

Noah gave Daddy Beers of the World.
Being that it is April Fool's Day we had to make Daddy work for his big gift. We sent him on a scavenger hunt. Noah was helping Daddy look for a clue in his hot rod. It is amazing how certain little hands are allowed to touch the Challenger and the rest of us get can't even look at it crossed eyed =)

Daddy's final present was up in the play house. We gave his a cordless drill that he badly needed. His other one won't hold a charge anymore.

Happy Birthday Isabella!

March 31, 2010 - Andy and I let go a balloon like we do every year to celebrate Isabella's birthday. It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since Isabella left this earth to be with her Lord in Heaven. Happy Birthday Sweet Princess! You are always in Mommy & Daddy's hearts!

March 28th - An updated picture of the play fort. The railing is almost complete!

Happy Birthday Dad!

March 20, 2010 - We went back to Illinois to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Happy Birthday Dad!

Aunt Jen & Aunt Laura played dress up with MaKayla.

Miss Julia opening her belated birthday present!

Nana saying goodbye to the kids.

Reward Chart

In January we started using a reward chart with MaKayla to encourage "good behavior". We have seen an improvement in certain areas like brushing her teeth, wearing clothes, eating her meals and others. Some areas that still need improvement are whining, not making her brother cry and sharing.

March 06, 2010 - MaKayla built up her points from her reward chart and earned her first toy. She has been wanting a Mermaid Barbie and she felt good about earning her.

I thought this was a cute picture of Noah. Daddy put his undies on his and tied them in the back so they would stay up. Noah thought he was hot stuff!

New Do's!

March 05, 2010 - I found a new hair stylist. I really like my new hair cut. This is the first time that I have left a salon and liked how my hair was styled. Now if I could just repeat it!

March 1, 2010 - MaKayla gave herself a make over.